Over 100 years ago, wood supplied almost 90% of our energy needs, but due to the convenience and low prices of fossil fuels, wood and other renewable sources gave way to energy derived primarily from coal and oil. By the late 1990's, the United States imported more oil and refined products from other countries than we produced. Our dependence on foreign sources and growing demand has caused the price volatility we experience today.

Historically, low fossil fuel prices, especially for natural gas, have made growth difficult for renewable fuels. But, the negative effects of fossil fuel consumption have begun to outweigh the conveniences. Greenhouse gases, global warming, energy dependence, wildfires, and carbon emissions are just some of the forces paving the way for the use of renewable energy sources once again.

Today, renewable energy is most often seen in biomass, hydropower, geothermal, wind and solar sources.

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